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Disney\u00a0is launching an animated African comic book series that it describes as a \u201cfirst of its kind collaboration\u201d. Iw\u00e1j\u00fa<\/em>\u00a0comes from a partnership between pan-African entertainment company Kugali and Disney. It will launch on streaming service Disney+ in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 chief creative officer said that the show is set in Lagos and steeped in science-fiction and explores \u201cdeep themes of class, innocence and challenging the status quo\u201d. But the way that it reached Disney is probably the most interesting aspect. Lee said she saw an article, from the BBC, that highlighted the pan-African comic book hoping to \u201ckick Disney\u2019s arse\u201d. \u201cI was intrigue,\u201d she said. \u201cHere was three talented comic book artists. Their dream was to bring African stories created by African artist to the world, highlighting the diversity of cultures, histories and voices across the continent. Their talents as storytellers blew us away. I\u2019m proud to announce the first of its kind collaboration to bring original long for series to Disney+.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kugali was set up by Fikayo Adeola, Hamid Ibrahim and Tolu Olowofoyeku.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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